Journalist Whose Death Is Causing President Buhari Grief

Journalist’ death – “Whatever we do in life, we should do it so well, because ultimately, our good record will speak for us beyond the grave”

The above were part of the words of grief from Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, while grieving over the death of Nigerian veteran journalist.

The deceased, Bashir Baba, reportedly died in the early hours of today as a result of injuries from complications from domestic accidents in his bathroom.

In a message of condolence, President Buhari added that:

“Bashir Baba had distinguished himself in his chosen profession and therefore deserves the accolades being poured on his good record.”

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”We are proud of the good record Bashir Baba had built for himself for over four decades as a journalist.

”His contributions to creating public awareness are indelible and this favourable record will speak for his memory for years to come.”

In the condolence message by his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu, prayed the deceased would find mercy before the almighty and that he should be rewarded with aljanna.

The Eagle reports that the late Bashir Baba had worked with a number of media outfits before his death.

These included the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) where he was an analyst.

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He also worked with the DW Radio, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as well as the Voice of America (VOA).

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On Prestige FM, Minna Niger State, he was synonymous with the programme, ‘Kasar Mu a Yau’ as well as Idon Mikiya programme of Farin Wata Television/Vision FM.

He equally worked with Liberty Television.